by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Mar 3, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust. — Matthew 5:44-45, from today’s...
by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Mar 2, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
If you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift. — Matthew 5:23-24, from today’s readings Who...
by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Mar 1, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
You were made in the image of God. If then you wish to resemble him, follow his example. Since the very name you bear as Christians is a profession of love for men, imitate the love of Christ. — from a homily of St. Asterius of Amasea, in today’s Office of...
by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Feb 29, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me. — Psalm 51:12, from today’s readings What is God renewing and creating within me during this Lent? Pope Benedict XVI is tweeting for Lent — follow him at...
by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Feb 28, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
Your Father knows what you need before you ask him. — Matthew 6:8, from today’s gospel Do I believe this when I pray? Do I really trust that God is even closer to my own concerns and needs than I am? Take some time with David Fleming, SJ’s reflections on...
